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Louis II, 1506-1526, King of Hungary and Bohemia 1516 [obverse]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion with a profile portrait of a man facing left. The man has shoulder-length hair, wearing a broad, flat-brimmed hat and a patterned garment. The medallion is likely made of metal, appearing silver or bronze in color with a slightly aged texture. There is an inscription along the edge. The surface is relatively flat with raised elements for the portrait and text.

Artwork Details

Date
1526
Medium
silver//Struck
Dimensions
4611 × 4553 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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